Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—January 30-February 6

Less than a week away, the Miami International Boat Show will produce plenty of news. But there’s been plenty leading up to it during the past seven days. And it’s all right here in case you missed any of it.

Friday, February 6

PBN Exclusive— A Valentine’s Day Option For Go-Fast Boating Couples

Fort Myers Offshore has the Valentine’s Day thing covered.

Thursday, February 5

American Custom Marine Scores Fourth Service Customer Satisfaction Index Award

The longtime Nor-Tech dealer has earned another Service Customer Satisfaction honor.

PBN Exclusive— Outerlimits Going Stern-Drive Beast Mode In Miami

The company’s SC 46 will be the only stern-drive catamaran in the Grove Harbour fleet.

IHRA Details Offshore Racing Series Prize Money Structure

Drilling down the details.

Details for money distribution from the 2026 IHRA Offshore Racing National Championship Series have been released. Photo by Pete Boden/Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

Wednesday, February 4

PBN Exclusive—Upgrade Renewal

There’s plenty you can do to reinvent your boat without breaking the bank.

You don’t have to break the bank to spruce your current high-performance powerboat.

10th Annual 1,000 Island Charity Poker Run Opens Sponsor Registration

Heading into a milestone year.

36 In 35—A New Nor-Tech Model-History Series

Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats has produced 36 separate models in the past 35 years, and a new Speedonthewater.com weekly article series starting February 11 will explore every one of them.

Tuesday, February 3

PBN Exclusive— Catching Up With New IHRA Offshore Powerboat Series Technical Director Gary Stray

A high-performance marine industry legend, Gary Stray recently was named technical director for the IHRA Offshore Powerboat Series.

A high-performance marine industry legend, Gary Stray recently was named technical director for the IHRA Offshore Powerboat Series.

KICKER Marine Audio To Showcase Audio-Clutter-Killing Light Controller In Miami

Lighting control minus audio clutter.

Wagner And Company Pumped For Doug Wright Powerboats/DWR Miami Bash

On a roll and carrying momentum right into next week’s show.

Monday, February 2

Champions In The House—Welcome Ballough, Bryant, McColgan and Leibel

The APBA Hall of Champions added for outstanding competitors from the offshore racing ranks.

PBN Exclusive—Cigarette Planning To Unveil New Model In Miami

New offering debut at the South Florida event.

Sunday, February 1

10th Annual Kuttawa Cannonball Run Opens Registration

Heading into its 10th anniversary, the Kuttawa Cannonball Run is one the most relaxed and welcoming events in the high-performance boating world.

Commentary—Where In The Worlds?

And the figurative People’s Choice award goes to Key West.

Saturday, January 31

Mystic Adds Key Team Members For Internal Realignment

Inside moves at Mystic will improve production and enhance the company’s service and restoration departments.

AMP Powers Into The West

American Marine Performance currently has a 333 center-console on display at the Los Angeles Boat Show.

Friday, January 30

PBN Exclusive—Cigarette Of South Florida Expands Footprint To Coconut Grove

A new beachhead for the vaunted brand.

Mystic To Make Miami Boat Show Week Return

Coming back to Grove Harbour for by-appointment demo days.